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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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